Saint · † 1938
Martha and Martyr Michael
New Venerable Martyr Martha and Martyr Michael († 1938)
New Calendar March 3 Old Calendar March 16
Why they are a saint
New Venerable Martyr Martha and Martyr Michael († 1938) are commemorated by the Orthodox Church on March 3. Venerated as martyrs who died for the faith in Christ; little else about their lives has come down to us.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Martha and Martyr Michael as a patron when they bear the name New at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on March 3. As a martyr, he is also asked for courage and faithfulness under trial.
Prayer
O holy Martha and Martyr Michael, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.